Salmson 3
| Industry | Aerospace, Aircraft manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Aircraft, including the Salmson 3 C.1 fighter |
The Salmson 3 C.1 was a French biplane fighter from the World War I era, engineered by Salmson. It was ultimately unsuccessful in outperforming competitors such as the SPAD XIII and Morane-Saulnier AI.
Design
Constructed entirely from wood, the Sal 3 C1 featured a biplane configuration and was initially equipped with a Salmson 9Z engine, which was subsequently replaced by a more powerful Salmson 9Zm to enhance its capabilities.
Testing flights commenced in late 1917; however, pilots experienced limited visibility and handling difficulties. Despite efforts by the manufacturer to address these issues, the aircraft did not satisfy military requirements and was considered less capable than the SPAD XIII.